"Tsui Hark!"
"Shi Nansheng!"
It didn't matter to others. As soon as they appeared, the right-wing reporters immediately shouted, but before they could shout out, Chen Qi cursed: "Shut up! Don't make trouble, otherwise it will be spread out!"
"you!"
"What am I! You are really capable, why are you just barking here? Shoot three shots in the air, just be worthy of your pay, it's a disgrace!"
"Ha ha!"
Some reporters couldn't help but rejoice, and the rightists were furious. The reporter from the Central News Agency stood up and took the lead in leaving. Three or five others followed, but one had to stay because he had to report the news.
Later, it was officially introduced that Shi Nansheng would take on any role and open a studio, Tsui Hark would direct "Tai Chi 3" and so on...
""Tai Chi 2" will be released in the summer!"
""Orphan" will be released in September!"
""The Love of Ghosts" is scheduled for Christmas!"
"There are also films such as "Mom Love Me Again" imported from mainland China..."
The leading actors each introduced themselves. These people are quite impressive when they stand on stage, but to be honest, they are all just losers.
Zhong Chuhong and Liu Xuehua are the most famous, but they are only at the level of rising stars. Qiu Shuzhen has received the most attention. Everyone is curious about what movie can sell 7 million US dollars?
After the introduction, everyone left.
Fu Qi didn't come up this time. Chen Qi sat on top, facing the reporters below. The reporters also stared at him. This man used to only beep in newspapers. Is he going to beep in public today?
"Hello everyone!"
"This is the last part of the press conference. It doesn't have much content. It's just me chatting with you. After the news from Cannes came back, many people were curious about "Orphan" and didn't even believe the 7 million figure.
I will now tell you publicly why it sold for 7 million US dollars!"
Buzz buzz!
There was another commotion underneath. The Hong Kong film industry has never been united. They have been fighting for decades, and there are countless dirty tricks. The most common one is to find ways to get the opponent's new film plan, and then rush to make a film before the other party releases it.
The same type of fighting arena.
Stealing each other's people is commonplace, let alone making it public.
Now, Chen Qi actually said it would be made public?
"First of all, "Orphan" is a special film, tailor-made for the American market. So it is not judged according to our standards, but according to the needs of the American market.
Our budget is low, so the horror and thriller genre is most suitable for us. So what genre should we make? One is a blood plasma murder film. For example, the remake rights of "The Turn" and "Dark Invasion" have been bought by Hollywood, and they like this style very much.
The other is to shoot real fear.
Director Xu has a great saying, the essence of terror is invasion.
Regardless of whether it is a murderer, an evil spirit, a monster, or an alien, they are all about invasion in essence. So what should we allow to invade Americans?
This requires an analysis of the American social structure and current situation, a simple impression, what are Americans like? White, right, with a face that has never been bullied, wealthy, free, and casual, right...
OK! The protagonist is here.
I set the story of a wealthy white American couple. I invited Hollywood actors to come to Hong Kong to film the movie, and the whole background was set in Hong Kong.
So what do Americans hate most now? The Black Panther Party, ethnic minorities, the Soviet Union, the Japanese... they all exist. I chose the one that I am more familiar with, so the main plot is also there. "Orphans" is about an outsider invading an American family.
Of course, I won’t tell you the specific content of the story, but I invite everyone to read it.
In short, "Orphan" hits the pain point of Americans. They resonate with it, and they are willing to charge high prices only if they resonate with it.
The cost of this film was only 3 million Hong Kong dollars, and the copyright sales were over 40 million. It still made money when it was released in Hong Kong. It was all a net profit! At the beginning of the year, "The Best Partner" made 26 million Hong Kong dollars. New Art City was extremely arrogant, so what?
How much did "Best Partner" cost overseas?
Their local box office and overseas revenue are not as good as mine!"
Chen Qi talked for a while. Although it was relatively general, he really talked about practical things. The reporters took notes.
He paused and then changed the topic: "The Hong Kong film industry is very unambitious now and is controlled by the so-called freedom society. If anyone really cares about Taiwan and has a political stance, I don't believe it. It's just for the market."
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There is a market in Taiwan, so I can treat you as my grandson... Sorry, I must speak more bluntly.
But in reality, the Taiwanese market is nothing. They only have a population of 20 million. How big can they be, no matter how big they are?
Some people treat the General Assembly as their ancestors, but that’s because they are incompetent. The Hong Kong film industry belongs to Hong Kong, and if you let Taiwan dictate what you do, even I from Beijing can’t stand it!"
Hiss!
The whole scene was horrifying, I dare to say it!
In future generations, there will definitely be a saying: As expected of Master Jing, he is called an authentic person!
"I have long said that our goal is to look further and have a bigger picture. Overseas markets are our goal. At that time, everyone was laughing at me for talking about foolish dreams. What about now?
Those who want to make a small amount of money but feel that they are not capable of going overseas, don't worry, don't force it. Those who are enterprising and want to go out and have a try, just come to me and I will take you to Japan, South Korea, Southeast Asia, and the United States.
Have fun!
You can write stories, yes!
If you want to film, you can!
If you want to be a star, you can do it!
As long as you come, I will give you a chance.
Why fight among ourselves?
They are all Chinese-language movies, so what’s the point of infighting? Don’t focus on Taiwan’s one-third of an acre and try to grab the American market. Isn’t it awesome?”
"You! You!"
Others were fine. The rightist left behind was already trembling, pointing at Chen Qi as if he had heard something treacherous.
Taiwan can control Hong Kong movies by relying on the market, and everyone knows it. But he opened up the matter and said that we don’t have to be a dick to Taiwan, and I will take you to make money...
This is digging into the roots of the right wing!
"Director Tsui Hark has joined, and Mou Dundee and Lam Lingdong are also young talents. We welcome more talents to join...such as Mr. Huang Baiming..."
At the end, Chen Qi suddenly said seriously:
"I hereby solemnly invite Mr. Huang Baiming to join. You only hold 9% of the shares in Xinyi City. You do the most and eat the least. Why are you here?
If Mai Jia is not a human being, do you think he will give you shares?
So come to Yindu, we will also open a studio for you. Wouldn’t it be great to be your own boss? Why do you have to look at the face of a bald guy?
Xinyi City is now supported by you. Mai Jia and Shi Tian are good at acting, but terrible in other aspects. When it comes to planning, script writing, and business management, it is Boss Huang. Moreover, Shi Nansheng is gone, should they?
Will you be asked to take charge of administration as well?
I won’t give you an extra half cent of shares, it’s free, do you understand?”
"Ha ha ha ha!"
The reporters all laughed. Regardless of the rightists, everyone liked Chen Qi because he had news.
"Okay, that's it for today's press conference. It mainly expresses our attitude. In your manuscript, you must write my words authentically, otherwise it will lose momentum."
"Definitely!"
"My father is also from the capital. I can speak the capital dialect. How about eating it?"
The scene was so lively that someone asked loudly: "Mr. Chen, do you really invite Huang Baiming? Can you represent Yindu?"
Chen Qi also replied loudly:
"If Boss Huang nods, we will sweep up the couch to welcome you!"
Chapter completed!